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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,499.94, 9,749.90 and 2,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,499.94, 9,749.90 and 2,117.39 is: 3,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,499.94 : 9,749.90 = 2,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,499.94/9,749.90 = 2,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,499.94x = 9,749.90 × 2,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,499.94x = 20,644,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,644,281.42/6,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.08

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